A man has been arrested after a woman was allegedly glassed in the face and another woman was reportedly punched in the face during a violent incident in a pub. 

North Yorkshire Police were called just after 11.15pm on Friday (November 8) to reports of a disturbance at the White Horse on North Street in Ripon.

On arrival, the suspects had left the premises and three people reported injuries including a woman with a serious facial injury caused by a glass, a man who had been punched and kicked and a woman who had been punched to the face.

Police have confirmed that a 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and assault.

He has been interviewed and released on conditional police bail to allow for further enquiries to be carried out.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "If you were in the pub on Friday night and witnessed the incident but have not yet spoken to the police, we urge you to get in touch as soon as you can.

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"Please email alice.johnson@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101 and ask for Detective Constable Alice Johnson.

"If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

"Please quote reference 12240204785 when passing on information."